baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2452312-A (GB)
Title: A sealing device for a waste bin
Inventor: BURRAGE JONATHAN
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 2007-09-03
Abstract: A sealing device for preventing insects from entering a waste bin comprises a continuous seal 1 which surrounds the opening to a container 2 of waste organic matter. It can be made from a number of different materials which are each capable of retaining either permanently or temporarily an insecticide and/or repellent and/or freshener. The shape of the seal 1 is defined by the container 2 to which it is to be attached. Depending on the material used, this will be pre-shaped prior to supply or shaped to fit the container at point of application. The seal 1 has a self adhesive underside which enables its easy attachment to the bin 2. This adhesive can be permanent or semi-permanent, dependent on the end application. When closed, the lid 3 is located over the seal 1 and comes in to continuous contact with it at lip 4. Therefore, the seal 1 is sandwiched between the bin 2 and the lid 3 with contact at lip 4.
Patent GB-2439864-A (GB)
Title: Building modules
Inventor: HEATHER DAVID
IPC: B65D88/00
Filed: 2004-10-15
Abstract: A building module has an exterior shape generally of a cuboid having side, end, top and bottom faces, and fabricated from metal, the module being hollow and defining a space of a size suitable for occupation by a person. The module includes fastening elements (21, 69) to allow the module to be fastened to another module. The module further includes metal panels 163 including insulating material 164 and fitted to the sides of the cuboid, and a cladding 165 on one or more sides of the module.
Patent GB-2441453-A (GB)
Title: Lock for windows and doors.
Inventor: ABBOTT DAVID PAUL NAILL
IPC: E05B37/02
Filed: 2007-11-06
Abstract: A lock for securing a window or door, including a locking pin 6 formed as part of a locking plate 2 and which is securable to a moving part MP of the window or door by a pair of screws 10. A combination lock member 4 is securable to a stationary part SF of the window or door using a fixing plate (a mounting block 18). The combination lock member 4 has a plurality of combination dials 26 that are independently rotatable about a common axis and houses a locking column 30 that is biased towards a locking position where it engages with the locking pin 6 when the window or door is closed. The locking column 30 is movable between the locking position and a retracted position where it does not engage with the locking pin 6 when the window or door is closed only when the plurality of combination dials 26 are in a predetermined alignment. When the window or door is closed, the locking pin 6 is received in an opening 40 in the combination lock member 4 and engages with the locking column 30 when the locking column is in the locking position to prevent the opening of the window or door.
Patent GB-2441911-A (GB)
Title: Portable slide
Inventor: SCARBOROUGH ROBERT JAMES
IPC: A63G21/00
Filed: 2006-05-02
Abstract: A portable slide 6 comprises hollow tubular pegs 1 to anchor the slide in sandy beach conditions or on other soft substrates. Then slide may be used either horizontally or inclined and wet or dry. The slide has versions that can be multi or single lane, various lengths, one piece, or requiring assembly from a plurality of pieces. In some versions the slide surface is rollable polythene or similar plastics material, with tubular lane dividers and securing pegs.
Patent GB-2455358-A (GB)
Title: Foldable footwear
Inventor: WEIGHTMAN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A43B3/24
Filed: 2007-12-07
Abstract: A sole 10 for foldable footwear has a plurality of defined fold lines 34-40 arranged such that the sole can be folded so as to have a folded length that is less than its unfolded length. The sole 10 may be folded into a triangular shape suitable for packaging, and may be twisted to perform the folding. The sole may have protrusions or ribs 24,26,28,30,32 which fit together when the sole is folded to maintain the folded position. A pair of foldable shoes provided with the foldable sole 10 may be packaged for sale from a vending machine.
Patent GB-2457947-A (GB)
Title: All solid photonic band gap fibre
Inventor: TARU TOSHIKI
IPC: C03B37/027
Filed: 2008-02-29
Abstract: A photonic band gap optical fibre has a core region and a cladding region surrounding the core region. The cladding region includes a background optical material and elements e.g. rods arranged in a two-dimensional structure e.g. a circle or polygon. The background optical material has a first refractive index and the elements have a second refractive index higher than the first. The elements may be arranged so that in the normalised modal parameter defined by the formula in claim 1. The fibre is used to suppress stimulated Raman scattering in an optical transmission system.
Patent GB-2450583-A (GB)
Title: Cellular phone with automatic function activation depending upon sensor detections
Inventor: PIZZI DAVID
IPC: H04W4/02
Filed: 2008-04-28
Abstract: Specific ambient and user behaviour sensing systems and methods are presented to improve friendliness and usability of electronic handheld devices, in particular cellular phones. The keypad is locked or unlocked and/or display activated or inactivated based on the device inclination as detected by an inclinometer, accelerometer or 3d sensor. The keypad is locked or unlocked if objects are detected in a predetermined distance above the display. If the user's hand is detected behind or around the handheld device, by electric field displacement or biofield sensing systems, incoming calls may be automatically answered. The user defined profile (ring-tone mode, volume and/or silent mode) can be changed just putting the device in a specific orientation (upside up or upside down). A lateral curved touchpad with tactile markings over more surfaces to control a mouse pointer or selection with the thumb finger may additionally be provided.
Patent GB-2462603-A (GB)
Title: Light source variation compensating interferometric fibre optic sensor in a wind turbine component
Inventor: OLESEN IB
IPC: G01B11/16
Filed: 2008-08-11
Abstract: An interferometric optical fibre sensor system for determining an operating parameter of a wind turbine component, such as the stress, temperature or pressure to which it is exposed, in which compensation is made for variations in the wavelength of light output by the light source. A sensing optical fibre 22b is attached to the component such that variations in the operating parameter cause the optical path length of the fibre to change. A reference optical fibre 32b is mounted in or on the wind turbine component in such a way that variations in the operating parameter do not affect the optical path length. Light is input into the optical fibres by the light source 10 and controller 12; the light is received from the optical fibres by the detectors 11, 16. Based on the detected light received from the reference optical fibre the controller 12 can determine whether the wavelength of the light source has drifted away from the desired value and correct for any drift in the subsequent measurement.
Patent GB-2462487-A (GB)
Title: Electricity generating chimney pot shaped wind turbine
Inventor: HUMPHREYS GARETH JAMES
IPC: F03D3/06
Filed: 2008-08-12
Abstract: A wind turbine 1 is shaped to resemble a chimney pot, spins on a vertical axis and is connected to an electricity generator or alternator and mounted on a base unit (fig 2, ) that has attachment means to attach the base unit to a surface. The turbine 1 can comprise curved blades arranged around a vertical cylinder 2 with a downward sloping cone 3 at the bottom. The base unit (fig 2) can have ventilation holes 6 and fly screens 7 to ventilate the flue. The turbine can be mounted on a chimney/flue stack (fig 7) on a domestic residence.
Patent GB-2463716-A (GB)
Title: A dispensing cap having an expansion chamber to contain residual product
Inventor: FORMELA ADAM
IPC: B05B9/04
Filed: 2008-09-24
Abstract: A dispensing cap for spraying a product from a dispensing valve 2 of a pressurised fluid container comprises a housing 5, a dispensing tube 6 having an outlet, and an inlet which in use engages the dispensing valve, and an actuator to initiate dispensing of the product from the container, wherein an outlet valve (7 in figure 1a) is associated with the dispensing tube outlet, and wherein the actuator has a resiliently deformable chamber (shown depressed by the finger) which, in use, can be compressed to expel any residual substance held within, and upon release, expands to provide a region for sucking back residual product from the dispensing tube. Ideally the product is a shaving foam or gel. The deformable chamber bladder serves to allow expansion of the residual shaving foam without it spilling / seeping out. Independent claims relate to a tugger is located below the outlet of the dispensing tube, and unitary actuator and housing.
Patent GB-2463726-A (GB)
Title: Non-woven laminated coffin lining material
Inventor: COOPER DAVID
IPC: B32B7/02
Filed: 2008-09-26
Abstract: A natural fiber based non-woven laminated with a waterproof barrier film to form a composite material, exclusively for use within a coffin/casket as a liner. The nonwoven will be composed of natural fibers, such as viscose, and a binding agent, laminated to a waterproof barrier film using conventional lamination techniques and a lamination adhesive. This lining material intended to reduce the amount of pollution created by conventional linings and additionally, the natural fiber nonwoven content of the composite will offer absorbent properties and have an ability to soak up body fluids. The non-woven may fall within the range of 4 to 30 grams per square metre, the film can be 10-60 microns thick.
Patent GB-2450054-A (GB)
Title: Steering knuckle for a vehicle
Inventor: SIEBENEICK JURGEN
IPC: B62D7/14
Filed: 2007-04-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a steering knuckle for the wheel of a vehicle, especially a motor vehicle with a wheel bearing fastening section (1) used to fasten the wheel bearing (5) and a section (2) for fastening wheel control links used to fasten the wheel control links, wherein the wheel bearing fastening section (1) can pivot elastically relative to the section (2) for fastening wheel control links.
Patent GB-2465378-A (GB)
Title: Image based search system and method
Inventor: FRANCIS ALEX
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2008-11-14
Abstract: Systems and methods are described to enable enhanced searching of data, particularly for larger volumes of data where the data has a plurality of attributes. The system described uses predefined search criteria 116, wherein each search criterion 116 is associated with at least one attribute. In one aspect, images 126 are stored together with an association with a search criterion 116. The images 126 are provided for display to a user and input is received from the user to select at least one image 126 and therefore the search criterion 116 and attribute associated with the image 126. The items of data are searched to retrieve items having the at least one selected attribute and a first intermediate list of identifiers of the retrieved items is stored. A total number of items identified in the first intermediate list is calculated and a list of attributes associated with the items identified in the first intermediate list is determined. A revised set of search criteria is then provided for display wherein each search criterion has at least one of the attributes. Further input is received to select a second image 126 and hence a second search criterion and attribute. The retrieved items identified in the first intermediate list are searched to retrieve items having the second selected attribute. A second intermediate list of identifiers of the retrieved items is generated and a total number 122 of items identified in the second intermediate list is then displayed.
Patent GB-2469068-A (GB)
Title: A counter with motion sensor
Inventor: BARI NASEEM
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2009-03-31
Abstract: A counter assembly 1 that uses a motion sensor 40, 41 to detect movement and display a drug status for a device such as an inhaler. The counter assembly 1 can count the number of times a displacement occurs between a canister 4 containing a drug and the housing body 2. The counter includes a pcb 7, switch 5, display indicator 26. The counter 1 is friction mounted onto the canister 4. In another embodiment the counter mechanically counts displacement between the canister and the housing and displays a count value on mechanically rotating wheels 32.
Patent GB-2469637-A (GB)
Title: A CMOS voltage-level-reducing input circuit with hysteresis
Inventor: DUBY JEAN-CLAUDE
IPC: H03K19/0185
Filed: 2009-04-20
Abstract: In a CMOS receiver using low-voltage transistors with correspondingly low thresholds, and coupled to receive signals from higher-voltage circuits, the VIH switching threshold is raised by reducing the gate voltage of the input signal applied to the NMOS pull-down transistors 72 when the receiver output 100 is high. When the output 100 is low, the devices 72 are driven by the same node 20 as the PMOS pull-up devices 80. VIL is therefore lower than VIH. The voltage reducing circuit 24 may comprise a diode-connected NFET voltage dropper loaded by an NFET circuit (figure 4). The capacitors 90,92 speed-up the pull-down circuit. The clamp transistors 80 and 82 prevent overvoltage damage to the transistors 70,72.
Patent GB-2470725-A (GB)
Title: Controlling fuel source changeover in a bi-fuel vehicle based on air-to-fuel ratio
Inventor: JAUSS ANDREAS
IPC: F02D19/08
Filed: 2009-06-01
Abstract: A bi-fuelled vehicle has a source (104, fig.1) of gaseous fuel, eg CNG, eg methane, and a second fuel source (106), eg a conventional petrol tank. Fuel source changeover is controlled by an ECU (108) that receives inputs from a gaseous fuel tank pressure sensor (126) and an exhaust gas oxygen sensor, eg lambda probe (128), to provide a parameter value indicative of the air-to-fuel ratio (AFR) in the combustion chamber(s). If when the engine is being supplied with gaseous fuel the air-to-fuel ratio falls outside an allowable range, eg if λ<1.2, the ECU switches to the second fuel source. This step may occur only if the gaseous fuel tank pressure is below a predetermined minimum pressure. The method allows more of the gaseous fuel in the gas tank to be utilized to power the vehicle, thereby extending the distance during which the vehicle can be gas-powered, and protects the catalytic converter from the effects of an over-lean air-fuel mixture. An indication may be given to the driver that the gas tank pressure is too low.
Patent GB-996211-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to heat exchanger arrangements and fuel element sheaths incorporating same
Inventor: MAILLIET ENNEMOND
IPC: F28F1/12
Filed: 1962-03-15
Abstract: 996,211. Heat exchangers. COMMISARIAT A L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE. March 15, 1962 [March 16, 1962], No. 10015/62. Heading F4S. [Also in Division G6] Groups of parallel fins 2 project normally from a heat exchanger wall 1, all the fins extending at an angle to the general direction 6 of flow of a fluid passing over the wall, and the fins of adjacent groups together forming a chevron pattern, flow channels being formed between adjacent fins in a group, and the fins at their upstream and/or downstream ends being curved so as to cause a progressive change in the direction of flow of fluid as it enters and/or leaves a channel. The individual fins are preferably tapered in the direction away from the wall surface (Fig. 2, not shown).
Patent GB-258506-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in smoke purifying devices for tobacco pipes and the like
IPC: A24F1/16
Filed: 1926-04-16
Abstract: 258,506. Gellner, E. April 16, 1926. Tobacco pipes and cigar and cigarette holders. - The mouthpiece is reduced and recessed for the reception of three concentric. spaced tubes c, e, k. The outer tube c forms the stem of the pipe &c., while all the tubes form a sinuous passage for cooling and purifying the smoke.. The tube e is closed at and tapers towards its free end, and is formed with lateral seats g near the attached end. The tubes may be made of glass.
Patent GB-526997-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in power-driven surf boards
IPC: B63B35/79
Filed: 1939-03-31
Abstract: 526,997. Surf boats. HESLOP, J. D., and HESLOP, M. March 31, 1939, No. 10082. [Classes 113 (ii) and 114] A power-driven surf boat is provided with a watertight hold containing an internal combustion engine and there is a rear tunnel within which the screw propeller is mounted. The boat has a steering gear operable by the surfrider. A surf boat is provided with a flat top b and with a smooth undersurface except for a tunnel m aft. The structure is provided with watertight bulkheads y and with a central watertight well c in which is located an engine d for driving the propeller k. A skeg member n and protector p are provided for the propeller. Steering is effected from a tiller g which is coupled by cables to the rudder k.
Patent GB-998066-A (GB)
Title: Disc brakes
IPC: F16D55/46
Filed: 1963-03-14
Abstract: 998,066. Disc brakes. LAMBERT BRAKE CORPORATION. March 14, 1963 [March 14, 1962], No. 1017]/63. Heading F2E. In a disc friction brake, semi-annular pads 50 when rocked about fixed pins 58 against a spring 94 by a power or manually rotated cam 82 are axially moved against springs 98 to urge multi-disc pack or, as shown, a single rotatable and axially slidable friction disc 36 against a fixed surface 26 by balls 78 acting in circular dished seats 66, 70 respectively mounted in the pads and a fixed housing 22 on opposite sides of the pins 58. Rollers 88 are provided on adjacent pad ends for engagement by the cam 82. Some brake self-energizations is provided by one of the pads.
Patent GB-242941-A (GB)
Title: Means for guiding ropes and the like on to sheaves, pulley blocks or the like
IPC: B66C23/60
Filed: 1925-04-20
Abstract: 242,941. Brady, J., and Brady, P. Nov. 13, 1924, [Convention date]. Pulley-blocks.-The rope is guided on to and away from the sheave by ball housings 1 pivoted in the ends of arms 14, 15 which are pivotally mounted on the pivot pin 18 of the sheave.
Patent GB-1035294-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to polyurethanes
Inventor: MERCER ALEC VICTOR
IPC: C08G18/50
Filed: 1964-03-11
Abstract: Polyurethanes are prepared by reacting an organic polyiso(thio)cyanate which contains in its molecular structure at least one aryl group with a hydroxy reactant which provides from 1 to 2% by weight of phosphorus (based on the total weight of hydroxy reactant) and from 10 to 20% by weight of halogen (based on the total weight of the hydroxy reactant) and which comprises a phosphorus-containing polyhydric alcohol, said hydroxy reactant having a hydroxyl number between 350 and 650 mg of KOH/g.  The phosphorus-containing polyhydric alcohol may be a triol, e.g. tris-dipropylene glycol phosphite, a tetrol, e.g. dipropylene glycol tetrol diphosphite, a pentol, e.g. dipropylene glycol pentol triphosphite.  Halogen-containing polyether polyols may be poly-epichlorhydrins, glycerol - epichlorhydrin-propylene oxide adducts, sorbitol propylene oxide epichlorhydrin adducts.  In a comparative Example (1) a hydroxy reactant comprising a blend of: dipropylene glycol pentol triphosphonate, glycerol-propylene oxide adduct and sucrose propylene oxide adduct was mixed with triethylene diamine, triethylamine, silicone oil trichlorofrustomethane and p,p1-diphenylmethane diisocyanate and allowed to form a foam.  In Example (3) according to the invention a hydroxy reactant comprising a phosphoric acid propylene oxide adduct and a glycerol epichlorhydrin adduct of OH number 466 was mixed with other reactants and catalysts as in Example (1) and allowed to form a self-extinguishing polyurethane foam.
Patent GB-1439914-A (GB)
Title: Finishing machines
IPC: B24B31/06
Filed: 1975-03-12
Abstract: 1439914 Vibratory finishing FOX CHEMICAL ENG WORKS Ltd 12 March 1975 10302/75 Addition to 1399540 Heading B3D The finishing machine described in the parent Specification No. 1,399,540 is provided with foraminous means 18 within the finishing chamber adjacent the entry opening 5 to guide the articles around the periphery of the chamber. The means may be in the form of equi-spaced rods or a grid of wire or rods which extend for between <SP>1</SP>/ 3  and ¢ of the circumference of the chamber and guides the articles to be finished into the outer and faster moving region of the medium but allows passage of the medium so that it has an uninterrupted spiral flow. The entry deflector plate 4 is formed as a spiral coil of at least one turn and propels the articles from the entry 5 along a helical path. The exit deflector plate 1 is similar and leads the articles and medium to a riser plate and the exit opening.
Patent GB-860210-A (GB)
Title: A new or improved holder for cartons
IPC: A47G23/02
Filed: 1958-04-01
Abstract: 860,210. Carton stands. HADLEY, E. L. March 23, 1959 [April 1, 1958], No. 10347/58. Class 128. [Also in Group XVII] A holder for a carton dispensing powder or flaked products comprises a wire frame that grips the sides and ends of the carton by its inherent resiliency, portions 102 being provided to prevent the carton bottom resting on a wet surface and portions 141 being provided to prevent the user's wet fingers grasping the carton. The base of the carton rests on a platform 13. The holder may be dipped in polythene to prevent it from rusting. The holder may be made by a moulding or pressing operation on a plastics material or on sheet metal.
Patent GB-961219-A (GB)
Title: Variable bit-rate converter
IPC: H03M1/00
Filed: 1961-03-22
Abstract: 961,219. Electric data-storage devices. COLLINS RADIO CO. March 22, 1961 [June 15, 1960], No. 10480/61. Heading G4C. Data received at one bit-rate at 10 is stored in registers 21, 31 under control of a load counter 16 and read out of the registers at a second bitrate under control of unload counter 20 to an output terminal 44. As described the input characters consist of five data bits preceded by a start "1" bit; the latter starts a square-wave oscillator the frequency of which is set manually to the input bitrate at 15, and the output of which operates differentiator 14 to produce pulses at the centre of each bit period for application to registers 21, 31 over line 50. These pulses are gated at 22, 32 by the output of the load counter, so that the first three input bits are read into 21 and the last two into 31. Read-out may commence as soon as 21 is filled (count 3 of 16), or later (count 4 or 5) if a higher read-out rate is desired; switch 58 is set to determine this by setting a trigger 17 opening gate 19 to clock pulses from 18. As 20 is stepped it enables gates 23 and 33 in turn to allow clock pulses to shift out the contents of 21 and 31 (21 may be read out while 31 is still being filled). The arrangement is stated to be suitable for onward transmission of five-bit characters from a teletypewriter. Fig. 2 (not shown) illustrates a modification in which the input data is at a fixed bit-rate and is read out at the rate of an adjustable local oscillator. Specifications 828,782, 866,632 and 905,129 are referred to. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 879,295.
Patent GB-105404-A (GB)
IPC: C10H9/00
Abstract: 105,404. Girodo, L., and Durand, Sir E. L. April 12, 1916. Regulating head of liquid directly.-A carbidecontainer b contained in a water vessel a passes to the base of the vessel and is eccentrically placed, the valves and other fittings being on the crescent-shaped space between the vessels. Water is forced into the carbide chamber by air admitted through a pipe f and valve f<1> through an inverted U-tube formed by a limb g<1> from the base of the water vessel and a limb g entering the base of the carbide-container, the two limbs being connected by a hollow nipple g<2> with a screw cap g<3> for cleaning. The generated gas passes through a valve k<3>, flexible tube k<1>, and condenser k. Gas that is forced into the water vessel may escape by a relief valve e, or may be passed by a pipe l and valve l<2> into the condenser k.